noun
- a freshwater fish of the salmon family, typically found in cold northern waters, with a slender body and spotted coloring
Usage: also spelled 'char'; common in Scandinavia and North America
Examples
- The charr is a prized catch for anglers in northern lakes.
- Arctic charr can survive in extremely cold water temperatures.
- We grilled the charr we caught that morning for dinner.
- Charr populations are sensitive to climate change and warming waters.
- The restaurant served a delicate charr fillet with lemon butter.